Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,770 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,070 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,281 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,887 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 28.69% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 13.69% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Lamar State College-Port Arthur Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,070
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$1,711
Sticker price
$11,281
Average net price
$4,887
Average aid coverage
57%
$6,394 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lamar State College-Port Arthur pays approximately $4,887 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur net price
$4,887
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
Lamar State College-Port Arthur Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,070 and average net price at $4,887. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,070
Current net price
$4,887
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Lamar State College-Port Arthur in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$37,120
Undergraduates
1,455
10-Year Median Earnings - Lamar State College-Port Arthur vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
Undergraduates
1,455
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
28.69%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
13.69%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 28.69% of Lamar State College-Port Arthur students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 13.69% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lamar State College-Port Arthur's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Lamar State College-Port Arthur lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is listed at 1500 Proctor St, Port Arthur, TX 77640. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Lamar State College-Port Arthur with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Not available | $8,070 | $4,887 | $37,120 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Lamar State College-Port Arthur's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Lamar State College-Port Arthur in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Lamar State College-Port Arthur tuition?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,070.
What is Lamar State College-Port Arthur's average net price?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur's average net price in the local dataset is $4,887.
What is Lamar State College-Port Arthur's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $37,120 for Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur accredited?
Lamar State College-Port Arthur's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
The local dataset lists 1,455 undergraduate students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
What percentage of Lamar State College-Port Arthur students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lamar State College-Port Arthur in the local dataset is 28.69%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?
The federal loan rate for Lamar State College-Port Arthur in the local dataset is 13.69%.
Where should I verify Lamar State College-Port Arthur data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lamar State College-Port Arthur or the latest official federal education data.